Vehicle recall 01V217000 · June 26, 2001

1998-1999 BMW R 1200 C

Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. Copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. Moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. The stress of the connecting bolt attaching the upper fork to the frame could then decrease, leading to loosening, and ultimately, breakage of the bolt.
Consequence: If this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will ream the hole in the frame head and install a helicoil thread insert and a new bolt. Owner notification began December 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 01V217000
Reported to NHTSA: June 26, 2001
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification: December 13, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,342
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 01V217000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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BMW R 1200 C (1998-1999): 1999, 1998

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